Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits Donna Shannon

Guest Kevin Jones (author of “Opening the Corporate Closet: Transforming Bias to Gay Advancement in Corporate America “) joins us to discuss the challenges that LGBTQ+ face when trying to move up the ladder in Corporate America. Yes, there is a gay glass ceiling! It keeps openly gay employees from advancing while confining those who aren’t out to remain in their closet. If you’re out, you run against biases preventing gay advancement. If you’re not out, you might advance, but you’re not being your authentic self. With anti-LGBTQ sentiment on the rise, it is crucial for organizations to widen the opportunities for gay advancement, whether people are in or out of the closet. Let’s smash that gay glass ceiling once and for all.


Kevin’s Book: Opening the Corporate Closet: Transforming Bias to Gay Advancement in Corporate America
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Corporate Closet Quiz: https://corpclosetquiz.com/0

Believe it or not, many managers are just as frustrated with the HR department as job seekers. Here are some specific strategies on how to get your resume in their hands. PLUS, Donna discusses the most painful areas to get a tattoo. (Source article: https://www.healthline.com/health/body-modification/pain-tattoos-chart#pain-chart)

Ever have something that you just aren't good at? Let's face it; nobody can be good at everything. However, throwing your hands up in the air and declaring, "I suck!" is not the best course of action. In today's podcast, I will discuss how to recognize when something really is a genuine weakness compared to a skill that can be learned. Finally, I will dive into learning your top skills and attributes to make an informed choice for your career – and maybe even your life.

Every year, LinkedIn rolls out major changes to the website in January. However, they rarely announce new updates and how they impact your experience on the site. Taken from Donna Shannon's presentation for the Brown Bag Job Search group,, learn the latest changes and how to leverage them to your advantage. PLUS, we will talk about the tattoo trends for 2023!

How is your job search going? Before making nebulous statements like "fine, good, great or terrible," let's talk about specific key metrics that tell you whether your job search is working. Career coach Donna Shannon will take you through some key performance indicators to determine the effectiveness of your job hunt. PLUS we discuss tattoo removal as an option to get rid of a bad tattoo.

Make the right first impression with your resume, during the interview, and especially with your tattoos! Today, we are giving you practical exercises to build your personal brand (for like resumes and interviews, not your skin.) Plus, we explore everything you need to know about cover up tattoos.